Sidney Olcott

Born: 1873-09-20

Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Biography

John Sidney Olcott was a Canadian-born film producer, director, actor and screenwriter. After making a number of very successful films for the Kalem studio, including "Ben Hur" (1907) with its dramatic chariot race scene, Olcott became the company's president and was rewarded with one share of its stock.

Known For

The Claw
Ben Hur
Vagabonds
The Amateur Gentleman
Not So Long Ago
From the Manger to the Cross
Little Old New York
Marriage for Convenience
Railroad Raiders of '62
The Darling of the CSA

Top Movie Credits

The Claw Director
Ben Hur Director
Vagabonds Director